Best Places to Visit in Virginia
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Virginia with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Virginia sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Virginia that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Virginia whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Carter Mountain Orchard
Charlottesville, VA
Carter Mountain Orchard is open from April through November and hosts a variety of activities such as their annual Easter Egg Hunt, apple blossom time, and Spring Fling. Carter Mountain Orchard is also known for its contributions in Virginia’s nationally-acclaimed wine scene.
Water Country USA
Williamsburg, VA
Water Country USA has been in business since 1984 and is currently featuring water rides such as Aquabatics!, Hubba Hubba Highway, Jet Scream, and Malibu Pipeline. Water Country USA also has popular attractions such as H2O UFO and Kritter Korral.
Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
Arlington, VA
Often called the skinniest park in Virginia, Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park is a paved trail between Shirlington and Purcellville, Virginia. Run, cycle or skate the 45-mile route along the former roadbed of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, which runs through the urban heartland and into the Virginia countryside. Equestrians can ride the adjacent 32-mile gravel horse trail. The W&OD trail has multiple parking areas, enabling you to jump on and off the trail at various points.
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Richmond, VA
The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia was founded in 1981 by Carroll Anderson, Sr. The Museum seeks to become a permanent repository for visual, oral and written records and artifacts commemorating the lives and accomplishments of Blacks in Virginia. The Museum collects documents, limited editions, prints, art and photographs for use in its Black History Archives program. This program will be of major significance because of the scarcity of written records on the Black experience.
Cville Escape Room
Charlottesville, VA
Cville Escape Room is a family business, independently owned and operated. They take pride in creating their own original designs, clues, and puzzles for all of their rooms.
Highland
Charlottesville, VA
Experience Highland, the official residence of fifth President James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe, from 1799 to 1823. Join them for their newly revamped guided tour, lasting approximately 40 minutes, as they explore the fascinating life of the tireless public.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. The 175 acre garden is home to 53 distinctive themed gardens, including the World of Wonders, A Children’s Adventure Garden, a 3-acre garden where kids explore the connections between plants, international culture and the environment, all while having fun. They also have 95 species of birds and 40 kinds of butterflies. Their latest garden is the O’Connor Grain & Hop Garden.
Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, VA
The goal of the Virginia Zoo is to increase understanding of the world’s flora and fauna and to add to the growing body of knowledge about them. The Virginia Zoo has also held a commitment for education, conservation, and research for over 100 years already.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond, VA
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is known as a comprehensive US art museum with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world. The place also has special exhibitions, collections that span the globe, displays that involve creative achievement, as well as restaurants and shops.
